Re Entry
Pike River Mine re-entry ‘first part of the journey’
Final preparations are underway ahead of the formal re-entry of Pike River mine next week. Pike River Recovery Agency chief operating officer Dinghy Pattinson describes what's been prepared, and… Video, Audio
Date announced for Pike River Mine re-entry
Now the Pike River Mine re-entry date has been confirmed, some of the victims' families are wondering what might be found and also what will happen afterwards. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Pike River Mine re-entry to begin on May 3
Minister responsible for re-entry, Andrew Little, has announced May 3 as the day a skilled team will enter the Pike River Mine. Speaking to Lisa Owen, he explains what realistically the team expects… Video, Audio
Pike River families hopeful re-entry will happen
The Pike River families are hopeful that with a new government, a re-entry into the mine will be on the cards for sure. New Zealand First has committed to re-entry, as have Labour and the Greens… Audio
Pike families confident Peters will keep promise
Pike River families are confident Winston Peters will keep to his word about re-entering the Pike River mine. Yesterday, the New Zealand First leader met with some of the families. He reiterated… Audio
Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Govt to review latest footage from within Pike River mine
The former chief mines inspector, Tony Forster says the video footage of the Pike River mine should reassure the Government and Solid Energy that the drift is safe to enter. The minister responsible… Audio
Re-entering Pike River not a political decision - Bill English
The Prime Minister Bill English says he has asked police for answers today about the leaked footage of two workers inside the Pike River mine Video, Audio